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Stories of domestic abuse are violent and disturbing and their horror can be compounded by the presence of a child who is a witness and a victim along side their parent. Thankfully there are success stories that provide a glimpse into the possibility of escape and even the chance of thriving beyond those harsh conditions. [...]
TheHill.com has a joint op-ed piece written by both Brian F. Martin (founder and chairman of The Makers of Memories Foundation) and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. John Conyers, Jr. It highlights the message of The Makers of Memories Foundation. In order to break the cycle of domestic violence in this country [...]
He was the love of my life: warm, loving, strong, adventurous, passionate. We connected on so many levels and shared so many common interests. After a painful divorce eight years prior, I felt blessed to have met a man so devoted to me. Our initial attraction quickly blossomed into an intense love. Yet even [...]
Every relationship has moments of true happiness and partnership and moments that are challenging and difficult. One of my greatest moments of my dad growing up was when I was 7 years old and got really sick all of a sudden. I was running for the bathroom and threw up all over the rug. I [...]
The Makers of Memories Foundation brings positive, transformational change to children impacted by domestic violence. You can make a difference.
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